Hastia, the Goddess of War

The goddess of war in the Korinthian Pantheon. A fiery temperamental goddess with boundless joy in the heat of combat. She seeks the thrill of a great fight, and often challenges powerful beings to a combat giving them what they desire most if she is beaten.

Worshipers
Korinth is a violent land, and thus from sheer number of worshipers Hastia is one of the mightiest deities in the world. Nearly everyone who draws a sword or nocks an arrow has fought alongside a cleric of the Foehammer, and just as many have fought against one.

Temples to the Lady of Battle look more like military fortresses than the archetypal temple. They feature barracks, mess halls, armories, and training grounds.

Due to its tendency to have followers and priests on both sides of any engagement, the church of Hastia has no central authority that might support one side or the other exclusively. Within a given temple or order, however, there is a strict hierarchy and chain of command.